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Y197 LEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,186 mi
Last recorded32,186 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,180 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 32,180 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 32,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front cross member corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front & rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 32,162 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,935 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 31,935 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,618 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 31,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 30,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front wiper blades have small tears

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,942 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres cracking too sidewalls

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,522 miles

rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,913 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,319 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 28,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,767 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,220 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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Y197 LEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 LEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y197 LEU registered?

Y197 LEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y197 LEU safe to buy?

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